How To Make Napolitan (Ketchup Spaghetti) At Home
Napolitan, also known as Napolitan spaghetti, is like a fun twist on a traditional pasta dish that’s very popular in Japan. Despite its name, it has no direct connection to Naples or traditional Italian cuisine.
Napolitan spaghetti typically consists of pasta noodles, usually spaghetti, cooked with various ingredients such as onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and bacon or sausage, all stir-fried together. The dish is then seasoned with ketchup! Yes, ketchup! It gives it a unique sweet and tangy flavor that’s surprisingly addictive. Don’t forget the grated parmesan cheese on top for that extra yummy factor.
Napolitan spaghetti is served as a simple and casual dish in Japanese cafes, family restaurants, and home-cooked meals.
It’s a super simple meal. You don’t need any fancy skills to whip it up either. Just toss those noodles in a pan with the veggies and meat, add a generous amount of ketchup sauce, and there you have it! In no time at all, you’ve created a plate full of absolute deliciousness.
In this recipe, we’ll share the most classic version of Napolitan using sausages, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. But you can totally make Napolitan spaghetti your own. Do you want it extra spicy? Throw in some chili flakes or a splash of hot sauce! Do you prefer to put in more veggies? Go wild with your favorites like zucchini, carrots, or spinach. Would you like to top it with a sunny side up egg and enjoy spaghetti with runny egg yolk? Go for it! The possibilities are endless!
This dish brings smiles and satisfaction. It’s like comfort food with a bit of a fun twist. So, if you’re up for something a little different and seriously tasty, give it a try!
Trust us, it’s a total flavor adventure that’ll leave you wanting more and more. Get ready to fall in love with this addictive Japanese take on spaghetti!
Overview
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Total servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 200g Spaghetti
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Clove Garlic
- 80g Onion
- 80g Green Bell Pepper
- 80g Mushrooms
- 140g Sausage or Hotdog
- 8 Tbsp Ketchup (for the sauce)
- 6 Tbsp Milk (for the sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (for the sauce)
- ½ tsp Salt (for the sauce)
- 60ml Reserved Pasta Water (for the sauce)
- Black Pepper, to taste
- 15g Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Parsley, to taste (optional)
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